Food Runner & Barback — Fast-Paced, Guest-First Support

Magnolia Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Magnolia Houston is seeking an energetic Food Runner/Barback to join the Food & Beverage team in a fast-paced hotel setting. You will assist servers, bartenders, and kitchen staff with food delivery, stocking, and maintaining cleanliness across service areas.

The role requires strong teamwork, clear communication, and a guest-focused attitude, with availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays. Prior hotel or high-volume hospitality experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in food running, barbacking, restaurant service, or hospitality preferred.
• Experience in hotel, lounge, restaurant, or high-volume hospitality environments preferred.
• Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Deliver food orders from the kitchen to guests quickly, accurately, and according to ticket specifications.
• Ensure food presentation and garnishes meet Hotel standards prior to delivery.
• Communicate clearly with kitchen staff, bartenders, servers, and management to ensure smooth and timely service.
• Assist guests with menu item questions by communicating basic food and beverage knowledge when appropriate.
• Support servers by clearing tables, resetting dining areas, refilling water, and maintaining cleanliness throughout service periods.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of service stations, expo areas, bar areas, coolers, storage rooms, and beverage stations.
• Retrieve and stock liquor, beer, wine, mixers, garnishes, glassware, ice, napkins, and other bar supplies as needed.
• Cut and prepare garnishes, juices, mixers, and beverage preparation items according to Hotel standards.
• Replenish ice bins, transport ice to service stations, and maintain adequate stock levels throughout shifts.
• Assist bartenders with maintaining bar cleanliness and organization during service periods.
• Assist with opening and closing duties, including setup, breakdown, cleaning, stocking, and side work assignments.
• Follow all Hotel food safety, sanitation, and alcohol service standards and procedures.

Skills

Food Runner/Barback

Restaurant service

Hospitality

Teamwork

Job description

Magnolia Houston is seeking an energetic Food Runner/Barback to join the Food & Beverage team in a fast-paced hotel setting. You will assist servers, bartenders, and kitchen staff with food delivery, stocking, and maintaining cleanliness across service areas.

The role requires strong teamwork, clear communication, and a guest-focused attitude, with availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays. Prior hotel or high-volume hospitality experience is preferred.